Methods for Obtaining Extreme Altitudes is the debut EP by American stoner metal band Bongzilla. It was released on January 19, 1998, through Relapse Records. The EP was recorded and mixed by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago, Illinois.
Methods for Obtaining Extreme Altitudes is a classic stoner metal album that helped to define the genre. The music is characterized by its heavy guitars, driving rhythms, and sludgy sound. The lyrics are all about weed, of course, and the album cover features a giant bong.
The EP was well-received by critics and fans alike. It was praised for its heavy sound, its catchy melodies, and its powerful performances. The EP has helped to establish Bongzilla as one of the pioneers of stoner metal.
Methods for Obtaining Extreme Altitudes is a classic stoner metal album that helped to define the genre. The music is characterized by its heavy guitars, driving rhythms, and sludgy sound. The lyrics are all about weed, of course, and the album cover features a giant bong.
The EP was well-received by critics and fans alike. It was praised for its heavy sound, its catchy melodies, and its powerful performances. The EP has helped to establish Bongzilla as one of the pioneers of stoner metal.
| Genre: metal |
| Sub-Genre: doom / sludge / stoner |
| Catalog No: HPS-210. |
| Color: black shell with white imprint. |